Jarvis Hayes, one of the players the Hornets' had targeted in free agency, agreed in principle to a contract offer with the New Jersey Nets on Friday.

With Hayes now off the market, the Hornets' continue to express interest in Boston Celtics free agent shooting guard/small forward James Posey, who is considering offers from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers and several other teams.

Hayes, a 6-foot-8 forward, played in all 82 games last season for the Detroit Pistons and averaged 6.7 points and 2.2 rebounds.